January 2019 AC4C Roundtable

Items for the Roundtable are due to Jodee by the 20th of each month. The Roundtable will go out at the beginning of each month.

January 2019

AC4C Retreat - March 12 & 13

The upcoming AC4C retreat will be held at Camp Dodge on March 12-13. We have our state partners joining us both days to share updates and discuss projects in their organizations. We will also review our strategic plan and discuss upcoming events.

Please register here

If you have any questions regarding retreat, please email Jodee at jodee.ac4c@gmail.com

Coalition Resources

AC4C Coalition Survey

AC4C is working to unify Iowans to reduce substance misuse on a state and community level. We want to collaborate with and connect statewide partners and coalitions across the state to look at priority issues and strengthen efforts.

AC4C has been successful in advocating for keg registration which was passed in 2007, the Social Host Law which passed in 2014, and we are now looking into raising the beer tax in the state to bring more funding to prevention, treatment, and enforcement efforts.

We want to help bring needed resources to local communities and have considered hosting a prevention conference in the state but need your input. Please fill out the following needs survey for your coalition:

Coalition survey

AC4C has quarterly retreats and monthly action team meetings which discuss prescription drugs, marijuana, and alcohol issues in the state. To become a member or find out more about AC4C visit: https://sites.google.com/site/iaac4c/home

Thank you for your time and input!

Jen Stolka, AC4C Executive Board Member

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According to IDPH, suicide is the second leading cause of death for Iowans ages 15 through 34, and the ninth leading cause of death overall in Iowa. 433 Iowans died by suicide in 2017.

If you are feeling suicidal or are concerned about someone else, please contact Your Life Iowa by calling (855) 581-8111, texting (855) 895-8398, or using the online chat function at https://yourlifeiowa.org/. For more information about Zero Suicide, visit http://zerosuicide.sprc.org/.

Upcomin g Training & Events

Check out the upcoming trainings:

Iowa Board of Certification

Training Resources

Jackson Recovery

Midwest Counterdrug Training

SAVE THE DATES

Substance Abuse Prevention Skills Training - Phase 1

Date: March 6-7, 2019

Location: Camp Dodge , Johnston, IA

Registration available at this link

**Please note that students will be automatically registered for

Phase 2 on April 3-4, 2019

Julie Hibben from IDPH is the POC for this course and may be contacted for additional information at 515-725-7895 or Julie.Hibben@idph.iowa.gov .

AC4C Retreat

Dates: March 12-13

Location: Camp Dodge, Johnston, IA

Registration link

April 1st, 2019

Iowa Events Center, Des Moines

Registration and information available at this link

April 16-17, 2019

Veteran Memorial Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center, Des Moines

Registration and information available at this link

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Partnership for Drug Free Iowa - video resources

Show #8 2018 - The Police and Drug Intervention - Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion

Iowa Law Enforcement is actually working hard to keep substance abusers and addicts out of jail and get them into treatment. A new program has been adopted in Iowa City making a partner of the police department and substance abuse treatment providers.

Show #9 2018 - It's Family First with a Troubled Teen

An insightful story about one Iowa family's experience with a troubled teen. A journey of stress, fear, an almost tragedy, and finally a success where family first is both hope and inspiration. From the point of view of a teenage girl and her parents, a life changing experience.